No True Glory: A Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah by Bing West Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of No True Glory: A Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah
Book Review: Maybe one of the best books ever written detailing the stark differences between civilian and military leadership.
Summary: 5 Stars
A lot of long winded an detailed reviews are listed here. Not necessary. This book tells the truth about two things. Our civilian leadership, politicians and bureaucrats largely don't have a clue; and the Marines are as always are the most abused and the absolute finest warriors on the face of the earth. As in WWII, Korea and Southeast Asia, they suffered unnecessary casualties due to civilian incompetence and political considerations. Our politicians on both sides of the isle screwed the pooch, again.
This book in reality is a treatise on why politicians should stop interfering in the conduct of war as they are incapable of letting our military win. Just as President Johnson destroyed the very effective Combined Action Platoon concept as employed by the Marines in Viet Nam, todays crop of blowhards is trying hard to lose the war against Islamic Fascism and the battle for Iraq.
Allowing the U.S. Ambassador to influence theater and field commanders decisions is like allowing Bozo to run the Federal Reserve.
Bravo for the Marines, shame on our civilian leadership.
Book Review: Having been there....
Summary: 4 Stars
Haveing been there, this was a well thought out, well written account of what happened there. Unbiased, he tells the story of many American Heros and many human mistakes... Great read!Book Review: Gripping account of a fierce battle
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read a number of books on the war in Iraq and this is one of the two (along with "Thunder Run") that were truly can't-put-it-down reads. The book contains some very vivid descriptions of the house-to-house fighting, and it also includes a lot of information on the politics, diplomacy, and other maneuverings being done in the background. I think this is an important read for anyone who wants to know how policy is shaped in a wartime environment and for anyone who doesn't realize what a fierce fight the soldiers and Marines faced in Fallujah.Book Review: Heroes in Action
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is extremely easy to read. There are four things the read will come away from the book knowing: the bravery of our soldiers serving their country in Iraq, that there are terrorists in Iraq, the evil nature of the terrorists, and why politicians should never, ever run a war.
It is a fantastic book that is hard to put down.
Book Review: Highly recommended
Summary: 5 Stars
Just a great book, easy to read, easy to follow, and after a while you actually feel like you know the Marines personally.